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Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
As a disabled person, you have rights to protect you from discrimination.…
It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of…
It’s against the law for a school or other education provider to treat…
If you’re being questioned or interviewed at a police station you have…
The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination. It provides legal…
Check if you can get legal aid to help with your legal costs if you think…
Includes carers, your rights, benefits and the Equality Act
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including…
Disability Living Allowance for children Disability Living Allowance for…
You’ll need to meet the legal obligations for drivers before you can…
Direct Payments - arranging your own care and services If you’ve been…
Universal Credit You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a…
You can get 50% off the cost of your TV licence if either: you’re…
If you’re disabled or have a long-term illness, you will not be charged…
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit You may be entitled to get…
You can claim for compensation if while serving in the armed forces: you…
Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
When to tell DVLA about a medical condition or disability - what will happen to your licence, renewing or reapplying for your licence.
You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do daily activities
Employers must make reasonable adjustments to make sure workers with disabilities or health conditions are not substantially disadvantaged
We support the development of policies to remove inequality between disabled and non-disabled people.
If you have a long-term mental health condition you may be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010
Guides on how reasonable adjustments should be made to health services and adjustments to help people with learning disabilities to access services.
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - support your child can get at school and how to apply for an education, health and care (EHC) plan
Government response to the review into safeguarding children with disabilities and complex health needs in residential settings by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel.
If you have a health condition or disability, you’ll have an assessment to work out how much Universal Credit you can get and what you need to do in return.
Disability inclusive development evidence digests and research reports produced by FCDO's Disability Inclusion Helpdesk.
A set of profiles highlighting common barriers users face when accessing digital services and tips for designing services everyone can use.
You must tell DVLA if you have a learning disability - download the correct form to let them know
These documents set out the government’s view of a society where disabled people can realise their aspirations and fulfil their potential.
This Rapid Evidence Assessment provides an assessment of the effectiveness of interventions
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